This is the third issue of an initiative of the Sustainable Development Division (SDD) published with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Africa is a continent of great possibilities and great uncertainties. In the management of its water resources, the uncertainties are characterized by cyclical floods and droughts. Examples of these phenomena are the floods ...

La République du Mali dispose de grandes ressources en eau aussi bien de surface que souterraine, malgré un régime des pluies très irrégulier et très insuffisant. La pluviométrie varie considérablement d’une zone climatique ...

To be undertaken jointly with the Regional Office for Africa of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as a contribution to the output requested by the African Ministerial Conference Environment (AMCEN) under the ...

This paper focuses on the environment and water resources in Africa. Africa is at a threshold of changes and faces challenges that will have a fundamental impact on the survival and prosperity of its people. These challenges ...

This document is a speech held at Standing Committee on Industry and Natural Resources First session by A. EWING officer in charge and director of the industry transport and natural resources division.

This publication provides an overview of how the region is coping with climate change. It highlights the vulnerability of the region and the potential impacts on key sectors.Significant efforts made by countries have been ...

Le dialogue de haut niveau proposé a pour but d’aider les États membres à souscrire aux options stratégiques présentées dans le document d’orientation, à situer les lacunes que présentent les pratiques actuelles et à ...

L'objectif de cette étude est entre autres de: i) sensibiliser les décideurs politiques dans les Etats membres sur l'urgence d'adopter des politiques de développement dont le but serait de réduire les disparités régionales, ...

The purpose of this study which is in accordance with ECA's 1986 work programme is to review the current state of land use and forest conservation practices and, where required, recommend appropriate policy framework for ...